callously

Example Sentences

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Some intriguing irony plays out in the aftermath as the rest of the characters, knowing Daniel is alive, believe Cherry callously left him after the accident.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

Presumably adhering to Medicare guidelines, they callously discontinued our hospice services.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2025

"He callously and calmly just turned around after. He just walked off as if nothing had happened - that shook me."

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2024

In their grief, people should not have to cater to tourists callously snorkeling in the hallowed waters where loved ones so recently died or desperately fought to survive.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 21, 2023

Cruelly, callously, admissions committees agreed to overlook serious academic deficiency.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez